{"id":7133,"date":"2024-09-17T21:31:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T18:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/?p=7133"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:20:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T07:20:30","slug":"alumni-gather-for-homecoming-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/?p=7133","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Gather for Homecoming\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The traditional Alumni Homecoming, organized by the Career and Alumni Office, was held on Sunday, September 15.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7188\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2490-165x109.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rector Prof. K\u00fcr\u015fat Aydo\u011fan opened the event with a speech in which he discussed the current state of the university and its future plans. He also spoke about what can be done to strengthen alumni university solidarity and improve cooperation programs with alumni at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts Concert Hall.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A reception followed and Bilkent alumni had the opportunity to meet with deans and faculty members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the fair, nearly 6000 Bilkent graduates enjoyed an unforgettable day enjoying live music and sunny weather and trying their luck in the traditional lottery draw.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PHOTO-2024-09-15-18-02-40.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7191\" width=\"312\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PHOTO-2024-09-15-18-02-40.jpg 624w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PHOTO-2024-09-15-18-02-40-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7189\" width=\"280\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2648-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7193\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2631-165x109.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7192\" width=\"447\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bilkentnews.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_2641-165x109.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The traditional Alumni Homecoming, organized by the Career and Alumni Office, was held on Sunday, September 15.&nbsp; Rector Prof. K\u00fcr\u015fat Aydo\u011fan opened the event with a speech in which he discussed the current state of the university and its future plans. 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